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The tax you might have to pay on the profit from the sale of a residential property has recently changed! Whether you pay tax on the profit from the sale of a house depends on what you’ve been using the house for (is it your main home), when you acquired it and...

In very recent news, the government has proposed a law change to allow people to build granny flats of up to 60m2 without having to get a resource consent or building consent from the local council. A 60m2 granny flat is not tiny! There are many pre-built options...

We are thrilled to announce that from 1 November 2023, Machaela Forbes has appointed as a director of The Law Shop! Machaela has been a solicitor with us since 2017 and quickly became an integral part of The Law Shop family. She has consistently demonstrated...

We are so pleased to announce that we have moved into our new premises! There is still work to be done outside and some tweaks inside but we have settled in, are seeing clients and loving our new space!

Back in 2003, Paula and the two women she worked with dreamed of owning and running The Law Shop as a business where women could have it all – a great job balanced with an involved family and personal life - from a quaint little house on the corner of Ranolf and Devon...

Our next big announcement is that we are moving! The Law Shop is thrilled to announce that we are moving to 170 Ranolf Street on 1 September 2023. Renovations are currently underway, and we're excited for you to see the changes and experience the ample parking space...

The koru symbolises new beginnings, life and hope. Today marks the dawning of a new era at The Law Shop! On Friday 30 June 2023, our family lawyers had their last day with us, and now our property team stands strong and ready to embrace the exciting opportunities that...

After 9 years as business partners, Stephanie is leaving The Law Shop on 30 June to pursue an exciting career opportunity at Kahui Legal. Samantha will join here there and we will cease offering family law although we’ll continue to draft and advise on relationship...

At The Law Shop, we specialize in real estate transactions, including mortgage refinancing. Let us take care of the legal work to ensure your refinance goes smoothly and without any complications. We understand that refinancing your mortgage can be a time-sensitive...

Whether it’s a showroom, retail space or hospitality business, or even just an area to park your company vehicles, it’s important to have a lease which ensures that both you and your landlord have a clear understanding of each other’s rights and obligations. Paula...

“Essentially, due diligence is doing your homework and thoroughly investigating the business before you commit to buying it,” says Paula Lines from The Law Shop. “You’ll need to get accounting advice on the past performance of the business, research council...

Learning how to effectively manage your money can truly make or break a business, as cash is the lifeblood of any venture. Controlling cash can be streamlined by bringing in technology to assist with anything from accounting reconciliation to supplier management....

Business law expert and Director of The Law Shop Paula Lines explains that businesses that have their planning in order are better protected. All sorts of issues can come up this time of year, but plenty can be dealt with ahead of time. “Payday is a big one. You’ll...

Business law expert Paula Lines, director of The Law Shop, has been working from a virtual space since August this year and for her firm, it’s working well. Although the Greerton office is gone, it’s business as usual for The Law Shop. After thorough research and an...

Does your business close over the holiday season so you and your team can enjoy some time to rest and recharge? If so, you’re probably looking forward to recording a new voicemail message for when you shut the doors until January. Maybe you work through the Christmas...

Maybe you’ve arranged income protection insurance to make sure that your family isn’t left high and dry if things go pear-shaped. That’s great, but from a business perspective, there’s more to it. So, what happens to your business if you or your business partners get...

“We’re often told by our clients that they “don’t have a mortgage” when they ask us to act for them on the sale of their home. However, many times when we search the title, we find there is a mortgage registered and we will need to have it discharged on the settlement...

There are plenty of things you can do to get the most out of the sale of your business. It all depends on your motivations and objectives, but if you can afford to take the time you should do everything you can to get it in the best shape possible before you even look...

“Usually, if a marriage, civil union or de facto relationship has lasted more than 3 years, all relationship property will be divided equally between the parties unless there is an opting out agreement, or if the Family Court determines that there are extraordinary...